Me and my brother with our shotguns

Mossberg Model 500 Persuader:http://www.mossberg.com/products/default.asp?id=5
I like this shotgun quite a bit, but honestly don't have a lot of experience with shotguns. This was my very first one every purchased. Although, I have shot them before this was the first one I shot with a pistol grip. It's fine and seems great for home security. I did feel the recoil, just a bit in the backside of my hand, but it was nothing to be concerned about. Not sure how it might feel with heavier loads though.